Inside-Out

February 21, 2016Scott ShermanCold Mountain, Poetry

The clear water sparkles like crystal, you can see through it easily, right to the bottom. My mind is free from every thought, nothing in the myriad realms can move it. Since it cannot be wantonly roused, forever and forever it will stay unchanged. When you have learned to know […] Read more

Make Your Own Spice Blends

February 20, 2016Scott ShermanCooking, Food

If you cook a lot you should have most of these spices in your cupboard. Mixing them yourself is much cheaper and you can be more creative with the proportions and amounts. I usually mix of couple of these blends ahead of time so there is less prep time when […] Read more

Shrimp Alfredo

February 17, 2016Scott ShermanCooking, Food

Mise en place 1 lb. shrimp 1 green pepper 1 yellow or white onion 12 white mushrooms 3 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp. thyme 1/2 tsp. parsley 1/4 tsp. white pepper 1/2 tsp. red pepper 1/2 tsp. garlic salt sunflower oil butter 16 oz. linguini or fettuccine 3 oz. parmesan cheese […] Read more